Ws Harlan Elementary School ranked #420 in Alabama in 2023, down from #301 in 2021, indicating a decline in overall state ranking over recent years.
Math proficiency was 30–34%, approximately equal to the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 50–54%, higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged 40–49%, also higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased from 299 students in 2022 to 331 in 2023, with minority enrollment at 23%, reflecting stable demographic composition; 67% of students were eligible for free lunch, up from 56% the previous year, indicating rising socioeconomic need.
The school serves grades Pre–K through 6 with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 in 2023, slightly higher than previous years.
Title I eligible, Ws Harlan Elementary participates in the National School Lunch Program and reported a 95% graduation rate in 2023, exceeding the Alabama state average of 88%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Ws Harlan Elementary School's student population of 311 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
311 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
1924
Campus Size
5 acres
Ws Harlan Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ws Harlan Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#420 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
14%
32%
White
77%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Ws Harlan Elementary School's ranking?
Ws Harlan Elementary School is ranked #420 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Ws Harlan Elementary School?
311 students attend Ws Harlan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Ws Harlan Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ws Harlan Elementary School?
Ws Harlan Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ws Harlan Elementary School offer ?
Ws Harlan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ws Harlan Elementary School part of?
Ws Harlan Elementary School is part of Covington County School District.
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